We+Are+More

To me, being Canadian, this poem was very personal. It described a lot of the stereo types that Canadian's experience, and many of the things that make Canada great. Being one of the newer countries, Canada still has many things to do and improve on, but already Canada seems to be ahead of the race, and doing great things. Shane Koyczan wrote really the perfect poem for the event, and I think it showed the rest of the world how great Canada is and can be. The poem had many metaphors in it, which really helped the reader/viewer with imagery and understanding. "We are young, we are cultures strung together then woven into a tapestry. And the design is what makes us more than the sum totals of our history". Canada is a unique country, because it is one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world. There are so many different people from so many different places, that they bring so much to the country and make it better. Canada is made up of the different cultures and the diversity that the people bring. All of the different kinds of cultures makes Canada what it is, and creates a rich history and a promising future. Maybe all of the different people and cultures making a new, diverse culture is the reason of Canada's success. "Because we believe in generations beyond our own". The future is just as important as the present. People need to make decisions that will still reflect well in ten years or twenty. The people of the future, the next generations, will change the world, just as this generation is, and they shouldn't be overlooked. Being open minded is just one part of the equation, as well as being trusting and optimistic. "Each life unravels differently and experiences are what make up the colours of our tapestry". Everybody has different experiences and does different things with their lives, and in the end, everyone's life will be unique. Those different experiences and backgrounds and what make up a person. When I heard the poem spoken instead of just reading it, I had a much different reaction. When I read the poem, I thought it was good, that it captured the essence of Canada really well, but when I heard it really performed, I thought it was much better. I could hear the inner Canadian emerging from the poet, and the proudness to call this nation his home. The way he emphasized specific parts of the poem just made it sound better, and easier to understand. This was an amazing poem. It made Canadians proud to be Canadian, and everyone else wish they were.

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